Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation in critically ill patients by assessment with peak torque evoked: A randomized controlled trial

Natália Pinto (Brasília/DF, Brazil), Natália Pinto, Larissa Santana, André Xavier, Vinicius Maldaner

Source: International Congress 2016 – Physiotherapy interventions and assessment options in hospitalised patients
Session: Physiotherapy interventions and assessment options in hospitalised patients
Session type: Thematic Poster
Number: 4421
Disease area: Respiratory critical care

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